Monteagle-Browne, Lieut.-Col Edgar.
DSO. 1916. b. 15 June, 1878; e. of four surv. S. of J. Monteagle-Browne,
Tullycarnen, Ardglass. M. 1915, Osra y.d. of late Fleet Paymaster Sydney
Brougham-Hinshelwood. R.N. and g.g.d. of Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Fairfax
Moresby, G.C.B.; two s. one d. Educ. Privately. Entered army 1898; served
with 1st Batt, R. Irish Fusiliers throughout South African War (Kings
and Queens Medals with 5 clasps); Staff Captain for Railway Transport
in Cape Colony Staff 1902-3; resigned Commission, 1905, and took up political
work, standing twice for Parliament as an Advocate of Universal Military
Service for which he was thanked by the late Earl Roberts; he has travelled
extensively in Europe, S. America and Africa; started Rifle Clubs at sea
in Merchant Service, 1908; Captain and Adjutant 10th (S) Batt. Loyal North
Lancashire Regiment; Major, 194; Served European War, at first 2nd in
Command of Warwicks; later on in Railway Transport Establishment for five
months; 2nd in Command 1st & 7th Batts, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1915; commanded in succession 9th, 8th, and 2nd Batts, R. Munster Fusiliers,
1916-17 (wounded four times, D.S.O. Mons Star, dispatches thrice); Order
of Damilo 4th Class. Recreations: shooting, polo, hunting and travelling.
Address: Broncroft Castle, Craven Arms, Shropshire. T.A.: Monteagle, Munslow.MY NOTE: Since these entries are often written or at
least edited by the people upon whom they are based, it is interesting
that Edgar has chosen to hyphenate his name and choose “Browne”
instead of "Monteagle-Browne”